Electronics Field Service Engineer - Sheffield / Rotherham

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Electronics Field Service Engineer for their client in Sheffield/Rotherham. The role involves servicing, calibrating, and repairing electronic detection systems, with full training provided. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in electronics or electrical engineering, with good communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £41,000 plus uncapped overtime and a comprehensive benefits package including paid travel time, company van, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Company van, fuel, and expenses

Excellent pension

Health cash plan and life insurance

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Qualifications

• Technical background in electronics, electrical, communications, or similar.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable with physically active role.

Responsibilities

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Carry out proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Deliver user training once experienced.

Skills

Experience in field service

Communication skills

Confident using test equipment

Education

HNC / HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Electronics Field Service Engineer (312lw) – Sheffield / Rotherham - £35,000 - £41,000 + Overtime + Benefits

We’re recruiting a Field Service Engineer for a leading technology company specialising in life‑saving safety systems that has a fantastic work culture. Full product training is provided – what matters most is your technical foundation (electronics, electrical, communications OR similar) and your willingness to get hands‑on in the field.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

What you’ll be doing

• Service, calibrate, and repair electronic detection equipment.
• Carry out proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning on customer sites.
• Support team members on larger, multi‑engineer jobs.
• Deliver user training (once experienced).
• Ensure accurate service reports, RAMs, and documentation (training provided).
• Manage van stock and equipment so customers always receive a first‑time fix where possible.
• Covering a geographical area of Sheffield / Rotherham – M1 Corridor and other areas to cover 2‑man jobs.

What we’re looking for

• HNC / HND in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred (or strong hands‑on technical background gained in Service) – Full product training provided by the client.
• It’s desirable to have experience in field service, equipment repair, commissioning, or installation but it’s not essential.
• Confident using test equipment (e.g., multimeters).
• Good communication skills – written and verbal – able to engage with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable with a physically active role (ladders, confined spaces, etc).
• Ex‑military backgrounds especially welcome (e.g. REME, Avionics, Comms, Marine Engineering, Weapons Tech, RAF / Electrical, Submariner Technicians, etc).

If you are unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we encourage you to still apply and discuss it further, as our client promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. You may be just the right candidate for either this role or upcoming roles.

What’s in it for you

• Base salary - £35k-£41k + paid overtime (uncapped - often taking total earnings higher – Overtime 1.5 x hourly rate, double time on Sundays).
• Paid travel time.
• Company van, fuel, and expenses card.
• Excellent pension (up to 10.5% matched).
• Company share scheme.
• Health cash plan, eyecare, life insurance.
• 25 days holiday + birthday off + option to buy more.
• 14 weeks paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
• Ongoing training and development – including industry‑standard qualifications.

This role suits hands‑on problem solvers with military engineering backgrounds who enjoy variety, teamwork, and being customer‑facing. If you’ve worked with complex systems (communications, avionics, sensors, radar, weapons, marine, power, or similar), you’ll have transferable skills to succeed.

If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV with a note outlining why this would be the ideal opportunity for you, to Liz Walsh at Ex‑Mil Recruitment Ltd.